Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing items of correspondence from 1971 relating to a query regarding the life of William Adeney, of Clifton Villa, Cotham Road. Researcher name - John Adeney. Response from Mrs E. West, KHS Secretary. The file contains snippets of original research on Adeney (Rate Books - William Adeney, Park Street (later Adeney Avenue) 1878. The response refers to memories by Frances Dumaresq who knew the descendants.william adeney, adeney avenue - kew (vic.), clifton villa - cotham road - kew (vic.)william adeney, adeney avenue - kew (vic.), clifton villa - cotham road - kew (vic.)

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing information about the Alexandra Gardens in Cotham Road (Kew) including: collected notes including brief histories by Gwen McWilliam, John Patrick, Dorothy Benyei, and Mavis Rolley. There is also an article on the Garden’s designers, the Pockett Brothers, originally published in 2015 in Australian Garden History. The archive file also includes Council publications, posters (relating to the Mimovich sculptures), correspondence (including photocopies of a letter relating to historic plantings from Jack Higgins) and newspaper articles/clippings. In addition to general historical notes, the file includes specific notes on the Rotunda and on historic trees in the Gardens. The original by-laws of the Gardens, printed on cotton are held separately in the textiles collection.alexandra gardens - kew (vic.), parks and gardens - city of boroondara, madford, pockettalexandra gardens - kew (vic.), parks and gardens - city of boroondara, madford, pockett

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderReference file containing printed material and correspondence, newspaper articles/clippings, research, publications, reprints of photos and original Realia relating to Alice Anderson and her motor garage at 67 and later 88 Cotham Road, Kew. The business cards are dated 10/5/18 (No.67), 1/8/18 (No.67), 17/5/20 (No.88). The business cards have a printed statement on the back listing her tariffs for a range of services. The file contains a letter from Miss Hazel Parker that came with the donation of the cards (sic), dated 4 June 1974. alice anderson, motor garages - kew (vic.)alice anderson, motor garages - kew (vic.)

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing Sundry information about authors (poets, novelists, playwrights, historians, politicians, journalists) who were born, educated, lived or died in Kew, initially compiled by Society member Elizabeth Mackie who had previously researched the artists of Kew. Since the file was created, various items including correspondence and newspaper articles/cuttings have been added. Some information relates to organisations rather than individuals, such as that Kew was once the headquarters of the Fellowship of Australian Writers (1/317 Barkers Road). Within the file there is correspondence and curriculum vitae supplied by: Allan Aldous, Lillian Wood, Michele Nayman (1981), Yetta Rothberg (1981), Judith Rodriguez (1981), Rev Dr Arthur de Quetteville Robin (1982). The File also includes a photocopy of a letter supplied by Prof A D Hope (1981) relating to his memories of Kew. Authors mentioned in the file include: Allan Aldous, F G A Barnard, James Bonwick, Martin Boyd, Vincent Buckley, Sir Macfarlane Burnet, Anne M Carson, John Clements, Rita Erlich, Barbara Giles, Alison Goding, A D Hope, Wendy Jacobs, Lally Katz, Jill Manton, Philip Martin, James McAuley, Pauline McKinnon, Philip Mendez, Marrion Miller, Michele Nayman, Brenda Niall, Mark O’Connor, Nettie Palmer, Vance Palmer, Rev Dr Arthur de Quetteville Robin, Judith Rodriguez, Myra Roper, Dorothy Rogers, Yetta Rothberg, Frederick Sinnett, John Stanley, Peter Steele, W D Vaughan, Gwen Walker, J M Walsh, Lillian Wood.authors - kew (vic)authors - kew (vic)

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSmall subject file including notes and newspaper/newsletter articles on banks in Kew, including the National Bank of Australasia (High Street, Kew), ES&A Bank (High Street, Kew), Bank of New South Wales / Westpac Bank (Cotham Road, then 150 High Street, Kew), Commonwealth Savings Bank/Commonwealth Trading Bank (193 High Street, Kew). An Eastern Suburbs Standard article records the donation to KHS of the National Bank of Australasia Signatory books (1885-1922). A photocopy of an email (2015) from Adrian Rigg refers to the donation of buttons and badges belonging to his grandfather Francis H Rigg (manager of the ES&A Bank, High Street), to the Society.banks - kew (vic)banks - kew (vic)

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file with multiple items of research relating to the history of Barkers Road, previously Barkers Track (sic) including: 2 copies of ‘Barkers Track: Recollections of the Hawthorn Kew Boundary’ (Typescript, Mervyn Chinner, undated, 4pp), ‘The Boroondara Family Hotel’ (Photocopied typescript, 1987, 10pp), ‘Barkers Road (Gwen McWilliam, 1976), a photocopy of an ADB entry on BARKER, Edward (1816-1885). The file also includes a typed letter to Mrs Dickins from Cr WHS Dickinson (1953) relating to the state of Barkers Road and sundry newspaper clippings/articles.barkers road - kew (vic.), barkers track - kew - hawthornbarkers road - kew (vic.), barkers track - kew - hawthorn

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderMembers of the Barnard Family were significant and notable pioneers of Kew. Francis Barnard established the first Kew Post Office and also a pharmacy. The post office was on the corner of Cotham Road and High Street. It later moved to another location in High Street. His son, F G A Barnard wrote the ‘Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria’ (1910). [An index to the publication is in the file]. Both Barnards were mayors of Kew. The extensive file of information includes some primary sources and a number of photocopies of secondary sources. The primary sources include two letters, the first from F G A Barnard dated 29-9-10, to W Derrick Esq, Cambooya requesting information on early settlement in Kew, and a handwritten reply from W Derrick recalling this period. Another primary source [laminated] relates to The Intermediate Examination conducted by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria (1917). The Kew Historical Society has many items relating to the Barnard family in its collection. One is the wall clock, which was donated by a Mrs McArthur of North Balwyn in 1973. The correspondence relating to its acquisition, and an article written by Mavis Rolley is in the file. While the collection includes an original copy of ‘Bear and Forbear: A genealogical study of the Prentice, Barnard and related families in Great Britain, Ireland and Australia’ (Prentice, Sydney & Mildred, 1985) in its library, a photocopy of parts are included in the file, with a number of letters from Mildred Prentice. The Society also has a number of bottles etc., from the pharmacy, which were donated by Kathleen Murphy of Surrey Hills. There are also various copies of birth certificates, biographies etc.francis barnard, fga barnard, mayors of kew, pharmacists - kew (vic), postmasters - kew (vic), registrars of births deaths and marriages - kew (vic), historians - kew (vic)francis barnard, fga barnard, mayors of kew, pharmacists - kew (vic), postmasters - kew (vic), registrars of births deaths and marriages - kew (vic), historians - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing newspaper articles/clippings relating to Butleigh Wooton in Cotham Road.butleigh wooton -- glenferrie road -- kew (vic.), historic houses -- kew (vic.)butleigh wooton -- glenferrie road -- kew (vic.), historic houses -- kew (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)The Sisters of Charity bought land in Studley Park Road in 1937 and opened their first hospital there in 1938. The subject file contains a newspaper article/clipping published in the Progress Leader (2013) about the 75th Anniversary of the Hospice. caritas christi hospice, hospitals - kew (vic)caritas christi hospice, hospitals - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about Ross House (originally Charleville) in Cotham Road Kew. The articles date from 1988. They contain information about the size of the house and its key features as well as its owners. charleville -- ross house -- cotham road -- kew (vic), historic houses -- kew (vic.)charleville -- ross house -- cotham road -- kew (vic), historic houses -- kew (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a transcribed copy of a sale notice from 1867 of Clifton House, later demolished by George Ramsden to build Byram (aka Goathland, Tara Hall etc).houses -- kew (vic.), clifton house, stevenson brothers, studley park road -- kew (vic.)houses -- kew (vic.), clifton house, stevenson brothers, studley park road -- kew (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a copy of the City of Kew’s Urban Renewal Proposal (13pp), dated June 1978. The proposal to the Urban Renewal Authority relates to those houses in Denmark Street, High Street South and Barkers Road, then known as ‘The Triangle’ (historically known as O’Shaughnessy’s Paddock. The report refers to the Kew Triangle Association.urban renewal -- kew (vic.), conservation studies -- kew (vic.), kew triangle associationurban renewal -- kew (vic.), conservation studies -- kew (vic.), kew triangle association

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing press clippings and correspondence regarding naming of Reserve.parks and gardens - kew (vic), dorothy rogers reserve, studley park road - kew (vic)parks and gardens - kew (vic), dorothy rogers reserve, studley park road - kew (vic)